Prusa Research MK4S vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
MK4S and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose MK4S if multicolor printing matters more; choose Q1 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q1 Pro scores 56/100 against 17/100 for MK4S.
| Parameter |
MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 999 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 55 × 40 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 210 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 650 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. | Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MK4S 999 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+67%)
- Enclosed chamber: Q1 Pro yes, MK4S no
- Native Klipper: Q1 Pro yes, MK4S no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S yes, Q1 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: MK4S yes, Q1 Pro no
Which one to choose
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